LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-2 during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)
Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal: Player Ratings as Gunners dominate rivals
by Adam Schultz
Arsenal completed the league double over Tottenham with a resounding 2-0 win on Sunday afternoon. A first-half howler from Hugo Lloris and a Martin Odegaard wonder strike sealed the win early on.
Mikel Arteta named an unchanged side from the one that drew 0-0 at Newcastle as the Gunners looked to do the league double over their bitter rivals for the first time since 2013/14.
It was a scintillating first half from the Gunners as they were on a different level to Spurs. The dominance was rewarded early after a Lloris howler allowed Bukayo Saka’s shot to find its way into the net.
Arsenal continued to dominate proceedings as Odegaard doubled his side’s lead before the break with a superb long-range goal as the visitors obliterated Spurs on their home deck.
The hosts looked the better side early in the second half but couldn’t find a way through a stout Arsenal defence.
Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal player ratings
Arsenal saw out the game as they notched a comfortable 2-0 win and moved eight points clear at the summit of the Premier League. Here are the player ratings.
Goalkeepers and Defenders
Aaron Ramsdale (GK) 7/10 – Made a couple of huge saves when his team needed him. Reminiscent of his form last season.
Ben White (RB) 7/10 – Another good outing from White. Defensively sound and got forward at every opportunity. Overlapped several times as he and Saka again worked well together.
William Saliba (CB) 7/10 – The Frenchman had a good outing and, like his partner, kept Harry Kane quiet all day as the striker barely got a sniff at goal.
Gabriel (CB) 7/10 – Marshalled Kane superbly well and kept him quiet all day. The Spurs striker had little influence.
Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB) 7/10 – Easy on the eye and was a constant outlet throughout. Moved into midfield on several occasions as he kept the team ticking over nicely—another good outing.
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<p><strong>Martin Odegaard (AM) 9/10</strong> – Has scored eight league goals this season, and today’s was superb. He is growing into one of the best in the league, and his performance in the derby was worthy of that tag.</p>
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<h2>Forwards</h2>
<p><strong>Bukayo Saka (RW) 7/10</strong> – Another good outing from the winger. Was a constant menace in the first half as Spurs had no answer for him.</p>
<p><strong>Gabriel Martinelli (LW) 7/10</strong> – Another good performance from the Brazilian as he was dominant like his teammates in the first half. Lacked the final product on several occasions.</p>
<p><strong>Eddie Nketiah (ST) 6/10</strong> – A bit harsh as Nketiah put himself about early on. Two big missed chances will put a dampener on his day.</p>
<h2>Substitutes</h2>
<p><strong>Fabio Vieira – N/A</strong> – Late sub as time winded down.</p>
<p><strong>Emile Smith Rowe – N/A</strong> – Late sub as Arsenal looked to see out the game.</p>
<p><strong>Takehiro Tomiyasu – N/A</strong> – Came on late as the Gunners looked to see out the match.</p>
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